LDV Hospitality

What LDV Hospitality does

LDV Hospitality is a privately held boutique hospitality group founded in 2008 by John Meadow, operating 20+ restaurants, bars, and lounges across nine cities and five countries with over 1,300 team members. The company operates two distinct business lines: Signature Brands, a portfolio of independently-owned concepts including the flagship Scarpetta (Italian fine dining), American Cut (modern steakhouse), The Seville, Barlume, Dolce Italian, Sushi Koju, Lele's Roman, and Charlie's rooftop bar; and Hospitality Studio, which partners with luxury hotel operators (Bvlgari, EDITION, Waldorf Astoria, Ritz-Carlton, W Hotels, InterContinental, Fontainebleau, Norwegian Cruise Line, Gurney's) to develop and manage tailor-made F&B concepts within their properties. A third line, LDV Events, provides catering and event production for corporate and private occasions.

Revenue is generated through on-premise dining transactions at directly-operated venues, hotel partnership management fees and revenue-share arrangements, event catering contracts, and ancillary services such as gift cards and merchandise. Pricing varies by venue and concept, ranging from a la carte fine-dining check averages at Scarpetta and American Cut to fixed-price omakase at Sushi Koju ($145 per person) and beach-club day rates at Montauk. Distribution is omnichannel, combining physical venue presence in luxury hotels and standalone real estate, organic social media (Instagram, Facebook), email marketing, and direct event sales.

The business is founder-controlled, with John Meadow as President and equity-partner designations for COO Rob Keddie, CFO Lou Miaritis, and SVP Brand Development Sara Kim. In 2024, LDV reported system-wide sales exceeding $100M and closed a $10M financing from Branded Hospitality — its first disclosed institutional capital — while expanding its footprint into Spain (Madrid EDITION), Qatar (Waldorf Astoria Lusail Doha), and East Hampton (The Maidstone Hotel, its first full hotel operating license).

Name

LDV Hospitality

Legal name

LDV Hospitality

Website

https://ldvhospitality.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

LDV Hospitality is a boutique hospitality group operating 20+ restaurants, bars, and lounges across nine cities and five countries through Signature Brands and hotel-embedded Hospitality Studio partnerships with luxury operators including Bvlgari, EDITION, and Waldorf Astoria.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Restaurant and Hospitality Services

NAICS

Restaurants and Other Eating Places (72251), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Food Service Contractors (722310), Caterers (722320)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

VIP, Executive Dining & Hospitality Suites Catering (THAHAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beverage Services (Bar Catering, Mixology, Beverage Programs) (THAHAKAJ), Luxury Hospitality & VIP Hosting (Tables, Bottle Service, Concierge Hosts) (HSACAMAH), VIP, Hospitality & Premium Experiences (Packages, Clubs, Suites) (MPAIAFAK), Hotel & Resort Banqueting (In-House Catering) (THAHAKAC)

Keywords

• Restaurant operations
• Hospitality management
• Event catering
• Italian fine dining
• Hotel food service

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Restaurant dining transactions: LDV Hospitality operates directly-owned and partner hotel restaurants generating revenue through dining transactions at physical restaurant locations, with revenues derived from individual consumer transactions at restaurant venues.
2. Events and catering services: Catering and event production services for corporate and social events, private dining, and special occasions, including full-scale catering services with custom menus.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LDV Hospitality is a boutique hospitality group that creates, owns, and operates restaurants, cocktail bars, and lounges through two main lines: Signature Brands (independently operated proprietary concepts such as Scarpetta, American Cut, Dolce Italian, Barlume, The Seville, and Sushi Koju) and Hospitality Studio (tailor-made food and beverage concepts developed and operated for iconic hotel partners including Bulgari, EDITION, Waldorf Astoria, and Ritz-Carlton). LDV Events complements the portfolio with catering and event production services for corporate and private clients.

Product overview

LDV Hospitality is a boutique hospitality group operating a portfolio of restaurant and cocktail bar concepts across nine cities and five countries. The company operates two distinct service lines: Signature Brands (independently operated restaurants including Scarpetta, American Cut, The Seville, Lele's Roman, Sushi Koju, Barlume, Barlume Downstairs, Barlume Beach Montauk, LDV At The Maidstone, Dolce Italian, and Charlie's) and Hospitality Studio (tailor-made food and beverage programs for hotel partners including Nolita Social, Onda by Scarpetta, Isabelle's, and LaTazza D'oro NYC). Additionally, LDV Events provides catering and event production services. The portfolio spans Italian fine dining, steakhouses, Mediterranean cuisine, omakase, cocktail lounges, and beach clubs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Scarpetta: Italian restaurant concept celebrating 'Fare la Scarpetta' - savoring a meal to the last bite. Features house-made pastas and locally sourced ingredients.
• American Cut
• The Seville
• Dolce Italian
• LDV At The Maidstone
• Charlie's
• Lele's Roman
• Sushi Koju
• Barlume
• Barlume Downstairs
• Barlume Beach Montauk

Products and services

• Scarpetta Italian restaurant concept featuring in-house made signature pastas paired with locally sourced seasonal ingredients, celebrating the Italian tradition of 'Fare la Scarpetta' (savoring a meal to the last bite). Operated across multiple global locations for individual diners and hotel guests.
• American Cut Modern steakhouse paying homage to the quintessential NYC dining experience with bold flavors, tableside preparations, and distinctive cocktails including the famous Pastrami Ribeye. Operated for individual diners.
• The Seville Cocktail bar and music venue in NYC's NoMad District paying tribute to the original 1904 Hotel Seville, featuring live musicians and DJs playing old school music.
• Dolce Italian Italian restaurant channeling 1960s Rome glamour, featuring handmade pastas, Neapolitan-style pizzas, and classic Italian cocktails. Operated for individual diners in hotel and standalone settings.
• Lele's Roman Roman-inspired restaurant in NYC's Boerum Hill featuring traditional Roman cuisine including maritozzi, Amatriciana, Cacio e Pepe, and shareable pinsas, paired with classically inspired cocktails.
• Sushi Koju Modern omakase experience rooted in Japanese tradition reimagined through bold flavors and visual artistry at Ace Hotel Brooklyn. Priced at $145 per person for the 9-course tasting menu plus 3-item starter, with two nightly seatings.
• Barlume Mediterranean dining experience with sun-soaked flavors, bright fresh cuisine, and creative cocktails designed by Anton Cristell of Cristell Studio.
• Barlume Downstairs Subterranean cocktail club offering expertly crafted cocktails and light bites in an intimate atmosphere with live DJs and curated programming.
• Barlume Beach Montauk Beachfront Mediterranean dining in Montauk offering all-day dining from lunch through late night, Mediterranean-inspired menus, and European-inspired dinner experiences.
• LDV At The Maidstone Boutique hotel and restaurant in East Hampton featuring Italian-inspired cuisine by Chef Jorge Espinoza, operated under LDV Hospitality management since June 2024.
• Charlie's Rooftop cocktail lounge at Ambasciatori Palace in Rome featuring live music, DJ sets, and craft cocktails with views of the city.
• Hospitality Studio Partnership service with hotels for brand development, marketing, and operations including pre-opening strategy, culinary development, restaurant design, and full management. Operates concepts such as Nolita Social, Onda by Scarpetta, Isabelle's, and LaTazza D'oro NYC on behalf of hotel partners.
• LDV Events Catering and events division specializing in creating unique hospitality and culinary experiences for corporate events, intimate dinners, beachfront receptions, and special occasions with full-scale catering services and custom menus.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EDITION HotelscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024LDV operates Scarpetta and Oroya at Madrid EDITION Hotel
• Waldorf Astoria Lusail DohacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024
• The Cosmopolitan Las VegascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLDV operates Scarpetta at The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas
• Fontainebleau MiamicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLDV operates Scarpetta at Fontainebleau Miami
• Norwegian Cruise LinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLDV operates Onda by Scarpetta aboard Norwegian Encore cruise ship
• Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove MiamicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLDV operates Isabelle's at The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove Miami
• Gurney's Montauk ResortcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLDV operates Scarpetta Beach and Barlume Beach at Gurney's Montauk
• Ambasciatori Palace RomecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLDV operates Charlie's rooftop bar at Ambasciatori Palace Rome
• InterContinental RomecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLDV operates Scarpetta and Charlie's at InterContinental Rome
• Ocean's Resort Atlantic CityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLDV operates Dolce Mare and American Cut at Ocean's Resort Atlantic City
• W PhiladelphiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLDV operates Dolce Italian at W Philadelphia
• Vale do LobominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury coastal resort in Algarve, Portugal
• Food and Finance High SchoolminorOthersNon-profit partner supporting culinary education through 'Spaghetti for Social Good' program

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• TAO Group Hospitality: NYC-founded luxury hospitality group operating restaurants, lounges, and event venues (TAO, Lavo, Marquee, Avenue). Directly comparable business model to LDV combining owned restaurants, nightlife, and large-scale events.
• Major Food Group: NYC-based luxury restaurant group behind Carbone, Torrisi, Dirty French, and Sadelle's. Closely comparable on the high-end Italian dining and cocktail bar segments where LDV's Scarpetta and Dolce compete.
• The ONE Group Hospitality: Public restaurant/hospitality company (STK, Benihana, Kona Grill) operating upscale steakhouses and lounges globally. Similar multi-unit luxury dining strategy and hotel-embedded venue model to LDV.
• EMM Group: NYC hospitality group operating restaurants and nightlife venues (ABC Kitchen, abcV, Limani). Directly comparable on luxury dining concepts, multi-venue operations, and NYC hospitality positioning.
• Catch Hospitality Group: NYC-rooted upscale hospitality group behind Catch Steak and Catch NYC. Comparable luxury steakhouse and seafood dining concept, plus nightlife/lounge vertical.

Broad incumbents

• Gerber Group: Long-established hotel bar/restaurant operator (The Patriot, Kingside, Whiskey Blue) embedded in major hotels. Comparable hotel F&B partnership model with broader and more institutional hotel focus.
• Union Square Hospitality Group: Danny Meyer's large, established NYC restaurant group (Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, Maialino). Comparable high-end NYC dining roots and multi-concept portfolio, but significantly larger and more established.
• Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises: Chicago-founded multi-concept restaurant group (RPM Italian, Gibsons, Beatrix, Ema). Comparable multi-brand, multi-city dining platform, though broader and more domestic in footprint.
• Ennismore (sbe): Global lifestyle hospitality group with hotel F&B concepts (Maison Delano, 25hours). Comparable hotel F&B management vertical and luxury lifestyle positioning.
• Nobu Hospitality: Global luxury hotel and restaurant brand (Nobu restaurants embedded in hotels worldwide). Directly comparable luxury hotel-embedded restaurant strategy and international expansion model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ldvhospitality
• Instagraminstagram.com/ldvlife
• Xx.com/ldvhospitality
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ldv-hospitality

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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